Retirement

Some of us have been very lucky in our lives: we’ve found a life partner, nurtured a healthy family and maybe even found our life’s “purpose”- be it work, religion, volunteering or some other passion. And while luck and good timing may play a large role in these efforts, new…

Whether inspired to change careers or just pursue a long-held passion, many of us are flocking back to classrooms as we inch closer toward retirement age or after we retire. It’s been estimated that over 600,000 people over 50 are now in degree-granting post-secondary institutions. While getting that degree may…

Ladies, you probably need no reminders that due to longer life spans, women are more likely than men to lose a spouse. Experiencing loss is heartbreaking and traumatic. On top of grieving, it can be overwhelming to deal with such new “life logistics” as investments and other money matters. Because…

While South Beach Miami is currently known for its hip art culture and beautiful people, back in the day it was home to the largest concentration of Jewish retirees in the country. In that time, it had its own culture and glamour that was unrivaled and certainly idiosyncratic. And no…

We’ve now seen sufficient research and information to make it clear: Regular exercise is essential to healthier aging, and even taking up exercise later in life will give you that extra benefit crucial to extending your health span along with your life span. But as recently pointed out in The…

Where do you see yourself living in the years to come? While the majority of us hope to “age in place,” not all of us can or want to do so in the homes in which we raised our families. It’s clear from surveys that many of us want to…